Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 58
- Location
- St Petersburg, FL
- Founding
- 10/1979
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 59-1882749
Organization Overview
Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc is located in St Petersburg, FL. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $718,745. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE CHAMPION JUSTICE BY ENHANCING ACCESS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WHOSE RACE, ETHNICITY, INCOME, AGE, DISABILITY, GENDER, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION POSE OBSTACLES. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL ADVOCACY, VIGOROUS REPRESENTATION, AND EFFECTIVE LEGAL EDUCATION FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING & HUMAN RIGHTS: THE IMMIGRATION & HUMAN RIGHTS UNIT PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 428 IMMIGRANT VICTIMS OF CRIME WITH T AND U VISAS AS WELL AS OBTAINING CITIZENSHIP OR DOCUMENTED STATUS TO ASSURE THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE US. ADVOCATES ALSO REFERRED CLIENTS TO COUNSELING, LANGUAGE CENTERS, PUBLIC BENEFITS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE UNIT ALSO ASSISTED 174 VICTIMS (DOMESTIC AND IMMIGRANT) OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THESE SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED LARGELY BY GRANTS FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
HOUSING LEGAL SERVICES: HOUSING ATTORNEYS AND SUPPORT STAFF PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO HELP RESIDENTS OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDED ASSISTANCE WITH LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES; FORECLOSURE MODIFICATION OR REPRESENTATION; ADDRESSING VIOLATIONS OF THE FAIR HOUSING ACT; ETC. HOUSING STAFF ASSISTED 757 CLIENTS TO HELP THEM AVOID HOMELESSNESS. HOUSING SERVICES WERE SUPPORTED PRIMARILY BY FUNDING FROM PINELLAS AND MANATEE COUNTIES AND VARIOUS LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES VIA THEIR HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM.
LEGAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: THE FAMILY LAW UNIT PROVIDED SERVICES TO 931 CLIENTS AND CLOSED 885 CASES OF PROTECTIVE INJUNCTIONS, PERSONAL SAFETY, CUSTODY, DIVORCE, CHILD SUPPORT, VISITATION, AND PATERNITY. CASEWORK IS HOLISTIC IN NATURE AS THESE CLIENTS MAY ALSO RECEIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING MATTERS AND PUBLIC INCOME MAINTENANCE BENEFITS FOR WHICH THEY ARE ELIGIBLE. THIS ASSISTANCE GIVES SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT AND TO CREATE A NEW BEGINNING FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED BY FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, PINELLAS COUNTY, THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND LOCAL AREA FUNDING.
FINANCIAL STABILITY: FINANCIAL STABILITY ATTORNEYS AND SUPPORT STAFF PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO HELP RESIDENTS OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN STABLE INCOME. SERVICES INCLUDED ASSISTANCE WITH CREDIT MATTERS; TAX CONTROVERSIES; FRAUD; SCAMS; DEBT COLLECTIONS, ETC. THE FINANCIAL STABILITY TEAM ASSISTED 697 CLIENTS WITH FINANCIAL MATTERS AND WERE SUPPORTED BY FUNDING FROM THE FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION, UNITED WAY, LOCAL FOUNDATIONS, AND THE IRS LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Professor Kristen Adams Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bradley Muhs ESQ Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Miller ESQ Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Kennedy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Sorrell ESQ Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Bailey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,303,545 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $83,135 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,386,680 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11,644 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,403,176 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $99,072 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $234,429 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,805 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,862,762 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $537,417 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,808 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $94,642 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,267 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,119 |
| Office expenses | $36,241 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $394,976 |
| Travel | $49,609 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,719 |
| Insurance | $75,048 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,498,224 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,900 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $837,478 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $439,065 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $52,814 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $41,285 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $23,505 |
| Total assets | $1,505,047 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $158,702 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $270,748 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $49,579 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $479,029 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,026,018 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,505,047 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc has awarded $99,072 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES PURPOSE: To provide free legal assistance to low income individuals | $49,536 |
THE COMMUNITY LAW PROGRAM PURPOSE: To provide free legal assistance to low income individuals | $49,536 |